A 42-year-old woman was arrested today and is due to appear in Christchurch District Court this afternoon, 28 February, charged with murder in relation to the death of a 5-month-old baby in Motueka.
The baby was found dead at a property on the evening of Sunday 10 February.
This was a tragic incident for both the wider family and the Motueka community, and the family involved are being supported by Victim Support.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre